Electrophysiology Service

General Information

The UCLA Pediatric Electrophysiology Service specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders in infants, children, adolescents and adults with congenital heart disease. We are a part of the nationally ranked UCLA Children’s Heart Center, working closely with the UCLA congenital heart program to deliver comprehensive-family centered care.

Our specialized team consists of:

• Four primary electrophysiologist physicians, Jeremy Moore, Claire Newlon, Kevin Shannon, Jonathan Su
• Experienced support staff, led by Robynn Goldstein, NP

The group has performed thousands of invasive electrophysiological procedures and employs state-of-the-art approaches and technologies to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young adults with abnormal heart rhythms. Several novel techniques were pioneered at UCLA with Drs. Moore and Shannon.

Cardiogenetics and Inherited Arrhythmias

The Cardio-Genetics service offers comprehensive evaluation for children, adolescents, and young adults with inherited forms of arrhythmias.

The cardio-genetics team includes a special group of cardiologists, cardio-genetic counselors, and support staff who specialize in identifying inherited arrhythmias, comprehensive genetic testing services, cascade testing for family members at risk, and individualized treatment decisions for affected patients.

Please follow this link for more information specifically regarding our dedicated Inherited Arrythmias Clinic. 

Why  Choose UCLA Pediatric Electrophysiology?

We want you to feel confident in your care team.

• Reputation: We are part of a nationally renowned Children’s Heart Center, comprising of a collaborative team of pediatric cardiologists, electrophysiologists, congenital heart surgeons, and geneticists
• Innovation: We offer state-of-the-art therapies which include minimally invasive procedures, zero radiation approaches, and the latest device technologies.
• Continuity: We offer lifelong care at UCLA, from infancy to adulthood, ensuring seamless transition of care for patients with congenital heart disease and inherited arrhythmias
• Patient-Centered Care: As part of UCLA health, we pride ourselves in providing the highest standard of clinical care, research, and patient outcomes.

Conditions We Treat

We welcome all patients with rhythm disorders including fast, slow, and irregular. A list of example conditions includes:

• Atrial fibrillation
• Atrial flutter
• Heart block or bradycardia (slow heart rates) requiring pacemaker placement
• Inherited arrhythmia conditions, including but not limited to:
  • Brugada syndrome
  • Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT)
  • Long QT syndrome (LQTS)
• Premature atrial contractions (PACs)
• Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
• Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
• Ventricular tachycardia
• Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW)

Procedures and Services We Offer

Catheter ablation, for supraventricular and ventricular tachycardias, including:

• Cryoablation
• Image integration modalities for congenital heart disease
• Minimally invasive procedures
• Pulsed field ablation
• Radiofrequency ablation
• Ultra-high-resolution 3D computerized modeling
• Zero fluoroscopy approaches

Defibrillator placement, including:

• Epicardial and surgical defibrillators
• Extravascular
• Generator/battery changes
• Remote device monitoring
• Subcutaneous
• Transvenous

Diagnostic testing, including:

• Ambulatory cardiac rhythm monitoring
• Cardiopulmonary exercise testing
• Exercise stress testing
• Genetic testing and counseling
• Implantable loop recorders and monitors
• Intra-operative conduction system mapping

Pacemaker placement, including:

• Conduction system pacing
• Epicardial and surgical pacemaker placement
• Generator/battery changes
• Leadless pacemakers
• Miniature pacemakers for newborns
• Remote device monitoring
• Single and dual chamber pacemakers

Contact Us

(310) 267-7667 Information and referrals
(310) 267-7667 Pacemaker/ICD Clinic Appointments